Monday, 28 October 2024

Thieving barstewards!

I received a text message this morning telling me I was eligible for a £900 top up of my state pension. 

I thought this was unlikely so I checked it out.

It's a con, the criminals claim the payment will be paid into your bank account so they need your bank or credit card details.

I receive my pension directly into my bank account so if it was true they wouldn't need my bank details!

Be careful what you share there are thieves out there.

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

I believe nothing and always check everything, my daughter who is an accountant tells her MIL nothing is that urgent if in doubt block your bank account while you think.

kate steeper said...

its every bleedin day isnt it , i have a huge parking fine i need to pay straight away ...really? ive been nowhere for weeks

Corinne said...

If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Just take 5.... either seconds or even minutes to think about it.

Nelliegrace said...

Thank goodness you have got your marbles.

Anonymous said...

As soon as i saw the amount i knew but many dont stop to think

It's not a secret.

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